group work with latina immigrant women keyla stephens cns 742 fall 2013
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Group Work with
Latina Immigrant Women
Keyla Stephens
CNS 742
Fall 2013
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Working with Latin Americans, considerations…
Among the largest immigrant groups -15% (Molina et al., 2009)
Four major subgroups: Mexican American, Central & South American, Puerto Rican, & Cuban American (Gladding, 2012)
Shared values include: importance of family, interdependence and cooperation, individual worth and dignity, and acceptance of life as it exists (Gladding, 2012)
Differences include: language, religious rituals, and celebrations (Gladding, 2012)
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Benefits of Support Groups for Latina Women Survivors of Domestic Violence
Social support
Ability to speak
Mutuality
Bonding
Strength-based focus
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Divorcing Abused Latina Immigrant Women’s Experiences with Domestic
Violence Support Groups
2009 study by Molina, Lawrence, Azhar-Miller, and Rivera
High prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) among US Latinos (Molina et al., 2009)
Separation from family support system
Isolation and dependency
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Topics
Cycle of violencePower and controlSurvivor’s rights and the
legal systemSelf-esteemAbuser behaviorEffects on childrenAdjusting to living in the
U.S.
Member strengths and obstacles
Taking responsibilityLiving without the partnerPreparation for court Becoming independentWays of coping with
divorce
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Conclusion
Group work with Latina immigrant women can be beneficial and effective in transforming their thinking.
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References
Gladding, S. T. (2012). Groups: A counseling specialty (6th ed.). Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Molina, O., Lawrence, S. A., Azhar-Miller, A., & Rivera, M. (2009).
Divorcing abused Latina immigrant women’s experiences with domestic violence support groups. Journal of Divorce &
Remarriage, 50:7, 459-471. DOI:10.1080/10502550902970561